Eyeing the first batting title in team history, Jose Altuve went 0-for-4 in the second to last game of the season.

Record: 70-91.

September 27: Mets 2, Astros 1

Eyeing the first batting title in team history, Jose Altuve went 0-for-4 in the second to last game of the season.

Record: 70-91.

Photo: Jim McIsaac / Getty Images

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September 26: Astros 3, Mets 1

The Astros started their final leg of their last road trip of the season with a comeback win in New York, leaving them with 70 victories on the season -- surely more than most would've predicted prior to the season.

The Astros bullpen had a night to forget, highlighted by a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning.

Record: 47-68.

August 7: Phillies 6, Astros 5

The Astros bullpen had a night to forget, highlighted by a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning.

Record: 47-68.

Photo: Matt Slocum / Associated Press

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August 6: Phillies 10, Astros 3

Brad Peacock got tagged early and often by the Phillies as the Astros lost their second straight game in the interleague series in Philadelphia.

Record: 47-67.

August 6: Phillies 10, Astros 3

Brad Peacock got tagged early and often by the Phillies as the Astros lost their second straight game in the interleague series in Philadelphia.

Record: 47-67.

Photo: Matt Slocum / Associated Press

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August 5: Phillies 2, Astros 1 (15)

The Astros lost a 15-inning battle in the series opener in Philadelphia.

Record: 47-66.

August 5: Phillies 2, Astros 1 (15)

The Astros lost a 15-inning battle in the series opener in Philadelphia.

Record: 47-66.

Photo: Brian Garfinkel / Getty Images

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August 3: Astros 6, Blue Jays 1

Scott Feldman pitched his first complete game as a member of the Astros as the club won the series.

Record: 47-65.

August 3: Astros 6, Blue Jays 1

Scott Feldman pitched his first complete game as a member of the Astros as the club won the series.

Record: 47-65.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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August 2: Astros 8, Blue Jays 2

The Astros rediscovered their winning formula from May, matching the weather in a win over the Blue Jays.

Record: 46-65.

August 2: Astros 8, Blue Jays 2

The Astros rediscovered their winning formula from May, matching the weather in a win over the Blue Jays.

Record: 46-65.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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August 1: Astros 3, Blue Jays 1

Astros rookie Gregorio Petit delivers his first career home run in a big spot in a win over Toronto.

Record: 45-65.

August 1: Astros 3, Blue Jays 1

Astros rookie Gregorio Petit delivers his first career home run in a big spot in a win over Toronto.

Record: 45-65.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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July 31: Blue Jays 6, Astros 5

Astros closer Chad Qualls gives up a game-winning home run in the top of the ninth inning as Toronto takes the opener of a four-game set.

Record: 44-65.

July 31: Blue Jays 6, Astros 5

Astros closer Chad Qualls gives up a game-winning home run in the top of the ninth inning as Toronto takes the opener of a four-game set.

Record: 44-65.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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July 30: Astros 8, A's 1

Dallas Keuchel gave up a homer on his first pitch of the second inning, but that was the only damage the A's could inflict on him as he went the distance and the Astros won the series over the division leaders.

Jose Altuve's lead-off HR wasn't enough to avoid the sweep by the Marlins on Sunday afternoon.

Record: 42-63.

July 27: Marlins 4, Astros 2

Jose Altuve's lead-off HR wasn't enough to avoid the sweep by the Marlins on Sunday afternoon.

Record: 42-63.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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July 26: Marlins 7, Astros 3

Astros starter Jarred Cosart couldn't overcome his early struggles in a home loss to Miami.

Record: 42-62.

July 26: Marlins 7, Astros 3

Astros starter Jarred Cosart couldn't overcome his early struggles in a home loss to Miami.

Record: 42-62.

Photo: Bob Levey / Getty Images

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July 25: Marlins 2, Astros 0

Jason Castros and the rest of the Astros manage just three hits as Miami wins the series opener.

Record: 42-61.

July 25: Marlins 2, Astros 0

Jason Castros and the rest of the Astros manage just three hits as Miami wins the series opener.

Record: 42-61.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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July 24: Athletics 13, Astros 1

It was a long day for Scott Feldman and Co. in the series finale.

Record: 42-60.

July 24: Athletics 13, Astros 1

It was a long day for Scott Feldman and Co. in the series finale.

Record: 42-60.

Photo: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

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July 23: Athletics 9, Astros 7

The A's rocked Brad Peacock early and the Astros' late rally was not enough.

Record: 42-59.

July 23: Athletics 9, Astros 7

The A's rocked Brad Peacock early and the Astros' late rally was not enough.

Record: 42-59.

Photo: Associated Press

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July 22: Astros 3, Athletics 2

Jose Altuve & Co. did just enough to pull out the opener of a three-game series with the rival A's.

Record: 42-58.

July 22: Astros 3, Athletics 2

Jose Altuve & Co. did just enough to pull out the opener of a three-game series with the rival A's.

Record: 42-58.

Photo: Associated Press

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July 20: Astros 11, White Sox 7

Jose Altuve connected for his third home run of the season as the Astros salvaged one win out of the weekend set in Chicago.

Record: 41-58.

July 20: Astros 11, White Sox 7

Jose Altuve connected for his third home run of the season as the Astros salvaged one win out of the weekend set in Chicago.

Record: 41-58.

Photo: David Banks / Getty Images

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July 19: White Sox 4, Astros 3

After missing out on an All-Star nod, Dallas Keuchel struggles in his first start after the break.

Record: 40-58.

July 19: White Sox 4, Astros 3

After missing out on an All-Star nod, Dallas Keuchel struggles in his first start after the break.

Record: 40-58.

Photo: David Banks / Getty Images

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July 18: White Sox 3, Astros 2

Houston came out of the All-Star break swinging but couldn't make an early two-run lead hold up.

Record: 40-57.

July 18: White Sox 3, Astros 2

Houston came out of the All-Star break swinging but couldn't make an early two-run lead hold up.

Record: 40-57.

Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

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July 13: Red Sox 11, Astros 0

Houston enters the All-Star break on a low note after being manhandled by Boston.

Record: 40-56.

July 13: Red Sox 11, Astros 0

Houston enters the All-Star break on a low note after being manhandled by Boston.

Record: 40-56.

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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July 12: Astros 3, Red Sox 2

Jason Castro homered and tripled while driving in two runs as the Astros scored the go-ahead run in the 8th inning to even the series with the Red Sox.

Record: 40-55.

July 12: Astros 3, Red Sox 2

Jason Castro homered and tripled while driving in two runs as the Astros scored the go-ahead run in the 8th inning to even the series with the Red Sox.

Record: 40-55.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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July 11: Red Sox 8, Astros 3

Even the hot-hitting Jose Altuve couldn't spark the Astros, who came out flat and bumbled their way to a series-opening loss to the Red Sox.

Record: 39-55.

July 11: Red Sox 8, Astros 3

Even the hot-hitting Jose Altuve couldn't spark the Astros, who came out flat and bumbled their way to a series-opening loss to the Red Sox.

Record: 39-55.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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July 9: Astros 8, Rangers 4

George Springer was back at it in the batter's box and field, leading the Astros to a sweep of the Rangers.

Record: 39-54.

July 9: Astros 8, Rangers 4

George Springer was back at it in the batter's box and field, leading the Astros to a sweep of the Rangers.

Record: 39-54.

Photo: Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press

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July 8: Astros 8, Rangers 3

George Springer and Chris Carter played long ball in Arlington as the Astros made it back-to-back wins over the Rangers in this series and four straight over Texas dating back to the last series in May.

Rookie sensation George Springer belted his 10th home run as the Astros ran their winning streak to six.

Record: 23-32.

May 29: Astros 3, Orioles 1

Rookie sensation George Springer belted his 10th home run as the Astros ran their winning streak to six.

Record: 23-32.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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May 28: Astros 9, Royals 3

Chris Carter homered twice, George Springer continued his assault of big-league pitching and the Astros completed their first sweep of the year while also notching their 5th straight win (another season first).

George Springer produced a stat line that had never been done in franchise history as he continued his torrid hitting streak by homering his fourth straight game as the Astros took the opener in Kansas City and ran their winning streak to three games.